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Gwelwen
1st September 2016, 04:31 AM
Here's a pull-along train i recently made for someone who couldn't find a 'big one' in the stores. So i made her a train over 1m long (39.37 inches)
So far this is my biggest toy.. Not as refined as the amazing stuff i see on this forum.. on the other hand sturdy enough for a one-year old + the not that careful years to come..

As requested before: many photo's this time

Willem

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Dalboy
1st September 2016, 06:37 AM
Fantastic toy train a nice and tidy design and will fulfil its purpose.
crowie
1st September 2016, 09:19 AM
Now that is one First Class Wooden Toy Train Willem....
The like fellow looks very pleased and I'm sure have many hours of fun & play...TOP JOB Sir!!
Cheers, crowie


PS - Very much like your doweling of the pieces together as that adds a heap of strength to the toy.....:2tsup:
Bendigo Bob
1st September 2016, 09:32 AM
Too Modest Willem, that is one seriously good looking train!
Uncle Al
1st September 2016, 09:51 AM
That's a bewdy, the kids eyes would have lit up like christmas lights when he first saw it.

Alan...
Keith_1
1st September 2016, 09:59 AM
Willem,

That is one great looking train mate :2tsup:

Well Done

Regards

Keith
Treecycle
1st September 2016, 10:47 AM
Very nicely made and I like the little insignia on the top. How was this done?
The wood looks very similar to our Silky Oak, what is it?
It should stand up to plenty of rough treatment over the next few years.
Gwelwen
1st September 2016, 03:47 PM
Glad you all enjoy it! :-)

The train is made of beech. The most common hardwood for toys around here (in Belgium)
The insignia is laser-engraved.
In a city nearby i can rent a lasercutter/engraver by the 20 minutes.
I prepare the files in Inkscape at home. Great for personalisation and finishing touches.

Willem
cava
1st September 2016, 06:00 PM
That looks fantastic. :2tsup:

Are there any plans available for it, or is it made up from memory?
Ubernoob
1st September 2016, 10:58 PM
That is really cool, nice cartoon-ish look to it, nice old piece of timber for the loco body too.
Dalboy
2nd September 2016, 02:07 AM
Glad you all enjoy it! :-)

The train is made of beech. The most common hardwood for toys around here (in Belgium)
The insignia is laser-engraved.
In a city nearby i can rent a lasercutter/engraver by the 20 minutes.
I prepare the files in Inkscape at home. Great for personalisation and finishing touches.

Willem

I also use a lot of Beech in my toy making as it is a great hardwood with very close grain
Gwelwen
2nd September 2016, 02:44 AM
That looks fantastic. :2tsup:

Are there any plans available for it, or is it made up from memory?

I made a sketchup model that i can share. I needed to use a temporary link because the file exceeds the limit of this forum: https://we.tl/hNg8o80YrH
Hope this is useful.

Willem
cava
2nd September 2016, 01:55 PM
Thanks Willem, but I can't open the .skp file (obviously I am not as computer savy as I would like :rolleyes: ).

Can anyone help here?
crowie
2nd September 2016, 04:30 PM
Thanks Willem, but I can't open the .skp file (obviously I am not as computer savy as I would like :rolleyes: ).

Can anyone help here?


You need to download "Sketchup 2016" to view the file...I think that's what I had to do....
Sawdust Maker
2nd September 2016, 04:54 PM
Nice train and thanks for the plans - I think that is perfect idea for some of the chaps down the local men's shed
Handyjack
2nd September 2016, 07:31 PM
Absolutely love it.
I would probably try to make one but my youngest is only 18 years old.
If only I had been on this forum when my kids were young and I had time to make toys in the shed.
Top Job.
Pogo02
4th September 2016, 04:25 AM
Great looking train and tough enough for years of play. It has potential to become a family heirloom!
Christos
11th September 2016, 02:06 PM
Very nice.
cava
24th March 2017, 11:43 PM
Hi All,

I just tried to open the file link and it has been deleted.

Does anyone have a valid link/file/copy that I can access?
Pogo02
2nd April 2017, 03:39 AM
Very nice! Sturdy, realistic, and made with real craftmanship. The dowels show the extra attention to details. Perfect for little kids, this will probably be around for a lot of years, and has the potential for a family heirloom.
Gwelwen
8th April 2017, 02:44 AM
https://we.tl/SzbSiri1Nu Another chance to dowload within 7 days ;-)
cava
8th April 2017, 07:43 PM
Thankyou Gwelwen.

Now I am lost.

Having never used Sketchup I have no idea how to get the component plans and relevant dimensions.

I have had a play with it, but I am none the wiser. I am sure that it is a simple thing to get, but I just cannot find the appropriate icon or procedure. Help!!

Any advice appreciated.
cava
9th April 2017, 10:34 AM
Sorted (I think).